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Guest Spiral

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Just wondering after having a conversations with another play worker;

 

Does every pre-school celebrate Christmas?

 

They thought that there are lots in larger cities that don't, but it's playing on my mind..any thoughts?

 

Spiral.

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I suppose if you were working in a setting where all the children were from non Christian families, it would be inappropriate to 'celebrate' it. However, I should imagine you would still 'cover' it, as we do with religious festivals such as Diwali.

 

It's about introducing festivals from a range of faiths, and Christianity is one of those. If I had my way we would also celebrate some pagan stuff but then I do live in a village with a stone circle where druids are spotted at the solstice!

 

Wonder what Ofsted would say if they turned up and we were doing weird pagan rites? :o

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Guest jenpercy

I was given a box of chocolartes at christmas when attending a Sikh temple - everyone got one. the temple was the local scout hut which we used as after school club and I just happened to go on the weekend when they were worshipping and got invited back for the meal that they end worship with.

 

most faiths give a nod to christmas - even if they celebrate something else of their own at this time. i'm thinking of the Jewish Hannukah which is in late December and involves present giving - so these families will often have a tree. Those that don't include such Christian religions as Jehovah's witness, who are very much against celebrating Christmas, and often will not allow children to tak part in nativity play etc.

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